Favorite Sniper rifle?

blueovalboy7 · 03-23-2008, 06:47 AM

I already answered this question in the "Favorite Weapon" thread, but it is the CheyTac M200.

Specifically designed .408 round for their rifle.

Skorp · 03-23-2008, 06:55 AM

I don't know why I read this entire thread. I know nothing about guns and have no interest really. I think it was just amazement at how much you guys know about guns that kept me reading.

blueovalboy7 · 03-23-2008, 06:58 AM

Haha, yea there are a few members who border on obsession with firearms. I personally just appreciate them and am glad I've been educated on safety and responsibility with using firearms.

toomstone · 03-23-2008, 10:35 AM

i watched future weapons 2 on the discovery channel the other day or maybe it was some other weeps show on the big D but the guy tested out the newest sniper rifle holy fudge this thing hit it's targets so well it had all the sensors that helps you pick distance and all that jazz it hit a target 3 out of 3 shots and it took them 30 mins to drive to the target and they shot at another target that was 1 hour away and it hit 1 out of 3 shots it was bolt action thats all i remember

Brawny · 03-26-2008, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Sovieto

someone can know everything about a gun, the only thing pulling its trigger does is let you know how it feels when shot.

That's like taking sex ed and saying you should be a sex expert.

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i watched future weapons 2 on the discovery channel the other day or maybe it was some other weeps show on the big D but the guy tested out the newest sniper rifle holy fudge this thing hit it's targets so well it had all the sensors that helps you pick distance and all that jazz it hit a target 3 out of 3 shots and it took them 30 mins to drive to the target and they shot at another target that was 1 hour away and it hit 1 out of 3 shots it was bolt action thats all i remember

AHAHAHAHA bolt-action howitzer maybe. >_<

blueovalboy7 · 03-27-2008, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Brawny

AHAHAHAHA bolt-action howitzer maybe. >_<

Yea, that's essentially what a .50 caliber rifle is.

lolz · 03-27-2008, 03:39 PM

what do you all need sniper rifles for?

TacosTacos · 03-27-2008, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by lolz

what do you all need sniper rifles for?

Uh....dood.....for sniping things!

blueovalboy7 · 03-27-2008, 03:43 PM

Where does the topic say we need them? If you can find that anywhere in this thread, besides your post, I'll address it.

kx5 · 03-30-2008, 06:22 AM

the m-200 has only had testing from the maker and if it was not for the t.v. show no one would know about it we have a .454 we are doing great things with and the 408 will not rist to the top.

the best sniper gun of all is the 700 hands down Why? MOA.

but if you are going to build a system may i suggest horus to you if you like the idea of the M-200 go to horusvision.com they have a great optic system for $2,381.00

Trulen · 03-30-2008, 06:30 AM

Harhar.
I snipe root beer cans 5 yards away with my trusty $35 BB gun.

For the cruddy accuracy that thing gives me, you'd NEED to be an expert marksman to hit those blasted cans.

Pnumatic pump

Up to 10 pumps.
But the more pumps you pump, the less accurate it gets D:

And I was starting to believe you people had these fancy guns.
But then I was like, "O YA. VIDEO GAMZ."

I thought I could drive a car after 14 years of video games D: I WAS WRONG.

blueovalboy7 · 03-30-2008, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Trulen

Harhar.
I snipe root beer cans 5 yards away with my trusty $35 BB gun.

For the cruddy accuracy that thing gives me, you'd NEED to be an expert marksman to hit those blasted cans.

Pnumatic pump

Up to 10 pumps.
But the more pumps you pump, the less accurate it gets D:

And I was starting to believe you people had these fancy guns.
But then I was like, "O YA. VIDEO GAMZ."

I thought I could drive a car after 14 years of video games D: I WAS WRONG.

Does your BB gun look similar to this?

Also I think it's a bit funny you thought we had those rifles. To get half of the rifles mentioned I'm going to venture a guess at we would have to:
1. Live in Texas.
2. Have an few extra grand laying around to shell out on a rifle.
3. Also be a military sniper.

I don't remember the exact model at the moment, but I do own 2 rifles (not bb/pellet).
I'll get some pics up tomorrow when I get back to my apartment.

wezeles · 03-30-2008, 01:46 PM

We are aloud to own just about any gun here "michigan" except fully automatic without a proper license. I don't have a huge selection because we use it mainly for hunting and they do limit what you can use for hunting in every area. Makes sense though, if I go hunting with one of my 30-06 or 30-30's and take a shot, it can travel up to a mile further and kill someone I can't see.
Same concept goes for alot of states. Most "overkill" guns are for the hobbie of owning them not really using them in a practicle sense beyond target practice unless your in a sparesly populated area then its ok.

All the "real" sniper rifels I have used have been on military bases with family or friends that use them. I've shot my share of .50 cal guns like the Desert Eagle "pistol"/Knight wolverine "black powder"/State Arms .50BMG "rifle" you could treat the latter as a sniper rifle but its still nothing on military versions.

I could go out and buy a .50 cal rifle/handgun but honestly the only thing it would be good for is hunting bear/elk/moose way north in the state, and most avid hunters would yell at you for it saying you will ruin half the meat and pelt on the animal with a round that large. So honeslty I don't see the need for the gun for any practicle use just braging rights. Now if i was in Africa or something I would change my tune and be willing to shoot anything that throws a brick ha ha, be it a 2 guage shotgun or a .50 cal rifle.

nice_wii · 03-30-2008, 02:07 PM

Who needs a sniper rifle when you have Chuck Norris helping you out.

blueovalboy7 · 03-30-2008, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by wezeles

We are aloud to own just about any gun here "michigan" except fully automatic without a proper license. I don't have a huge selection because we use it mainly for hunting and they do limit what you can use for hunting in every area. Makes sense though, if I go hunting with one of my 30-06 or 30-30's and take a shot, it can travel up to a mile further and kill someone I can't see.
Same concept goes for alot of states. Most "overkill" guns are for the hobbie of owning them not really using them in a practicle sense beyond target practice unless your in a sparesly populated area then its ok.

All the "real" sniper rifels I have used have been on military bases with family or friends that use them. I've shot my share of .50 cal guns like the Desert Eagle "pistol"/Knight wolverine "black powder"/State Arms .50BMG "rifle" you could treat the latter as a sniper rifle but its still nothing on military versions.

I could go out and buy a .50 cal rifle/handgun but honestly the only thing it would be good for is hunting bear/elk/moose way north in the state, and most avid hunters would yell at you for it saying you will ruin half the meat and pelt on the animal with a round that large. So honeslty I don't see the need for the gun for any practicle use just braging rights. Now if i was in Africa or something I would change my tune and be willing to shoot anything that throws a brick ha ha, be it a 2 guage shotgun or a .50 cal rifle.

Freaking California banned all assault rifles, big caliber rifles, and fully automatic firearms, I mean it makes some sense, but I enjoy putting holes through telephone poles, and concrete with .50 cal rounds. I would never use something that ridiculous on anything I hunt.

.50 is way too much to even use for bear, elk, or moose, unless you're trying to take 'em down from a mile away.

Though like you said, if you were on safari, you might want one for the large animals they have down there.